The effect of ice gel pack on pain reduction of sheath removal in post-cardiac catheterization patients

Background: Cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive intervention that can cause complications of vascular access after compression the femoral artery or sheath removal. Cold pack gel non-pharmacological therapy given sheat removal to reduce pain. Objective:This study aimed measure effect ice on pain reduction in arterial post-cardiac patients. Methods: This interventional clinical with control and group treatment was conducted cardiology room Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang, Indonesia. The respondents (n=32) were divided into two groups pre post-test design. Group A receives pressure bandages as standard protocol (control groups) while B, ice-packed gel. Pain scale measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 1-10. Results: Mann-Whitney test shows there are differences scores reduction. difference (ice gel) higher than ones (p < 0.001). cold temperature cold-packed decreased peripheral free nerve ending conductivity, furthermore, it made sensitivity stimulus impulses slowed down then reduced perception Conclusions: more effective protocols post cardiac catheterization.